US troops in the desert: escalation around the Strait of Hormuz

Three US service members in tactical camouflage and helmets with assault rifles stand against a barren desert backdrop. One points into the distance while another scans with binoculars, underscoring the combat readiness of US forces. The image illustrates the escalation following US strikes on IRGC units in the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's retaliatory attacks on bases in Jordan.